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The Munson Grapes -- A Rich Germplasm Legacy

Description: Abstract: An historical review is presented of the contributions of TV. Munson to viticulture and the improvement of cultivated grapes. Munson developed more than 300 grape cultivars with the principal goal of combining the pest resistance and climatic adaptability of various native American grape species with the superior fruit quality of commercial cultivars. Several Munson cultivars achieved commercial importance in the early 1900's and a few are still grown today, most notably the rootstock… more
Date: July 1990
Creator: Tarara, Julie M. & Hellman, Edward W.
Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter from Volney A. Acheson to Mr. and Mrs. Avery McClurg, July 1, 1977]

Description: Letter from Volney A. Acheson to Mr. and Mrs. Avery McClurg discussing the attached photocopies of documents related to the life and work of T. V. Munson. The attached papers include a list of mentions of Munson family members in the Denison Gazetteer, and photographs of the Vinita House and T. V. Munson's awards.
Date: July 1, 1977
Creator: Acheson, Volney A.
Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Photograph of Roy Renfro, Ben Munson, Jim Williams, Jack Norman, and Charles Green]

Description: Photograph of Roy Renfro, Ben Munson, Jim Williams, Jack Norman, and Charles Green at the groundbreaking ceremony for the T. V. Munson Viticulture and Enology Center. The men are identified in a note on the back of the photograph: "Roy Renfro w/munson shovel - Ben Munson behind Roy - President of Grayson College Jim Williams-sunglasses, Jack Norman & Charles Green (Smith Foundation)."
Date: July 15, 1987
Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz, July 19, 1975]

Description: Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz discussing Dancy's recent health issues, some new grape varieties he has procured, and his plans for his grapes regarding his upcoming move to Texas. Dancy also addresses several concerns Klotz shared in a prior letter including discussing Alexander Mathers who reputedly has 100 of the Munson grape varieties and the Munson Grape search.
Date: July 19, 1975
Creator: Dancy, W. E.
Partner: Grayson College Foundation
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